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Childcare in Montrose, VIC

Every centre we hold in Montrose and nearby: published full-day fees, the government NQS rating, reported vacancies and approved places, side by side. Refreshed regularly, and we show exactly when.

Centres compared
27
5 in Montrose + 22 nearby
Median full day, Montrose
$177
$174.51 across the area
Most centres charge
$168-$182
the middle 80% across the area, 3 of 5 priced here
NQS standing
1 Exceeding · 3 Meeting
1 not yet assessed
Reporting vacancies
1 of 3
as last reported
Approved places
310
across Montrose

In Montrose

5 centres · refreshed 2 hours ago

Every childcare centre in Montrose first, then nearby suburbs closest first (A-Z within each area).

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Childcare centres in Montrose
CentreNQS ratingiThe National Quality Standard rating issued by the state regulator after assessment. Exceeding sits above Meeting; Working Towards means the regulator requires improvement. Shown as issued, never blended with Google ratings.Full-day feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
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Meetingrated Dec 2023$171.77-$177.38full dayVacancies70-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$177full dayFull99-
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Exceedingrated May 2023▲ was Working TowardsNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported22-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023▲ was Working Towards$183.80full dayFull91-
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Meetingrated Jun 2024was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-

We rank only on public data - fees, the government NQS rating and location - never on who pays. No centre can buy a higher spot. Vacancy status is as reported by each service; NQS is the regulator's National Quality Standard rating.

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Around Montrose

22 centres nearby

Mount Dandenong

about 2.6 km · 1 centre
Childcare centres in Mount Dandenong
CentreNQS ratingiThe National Quality Standard rating issued by the state regulator after assessment. Exceeding sits above Meeting; Working Towards means the regulator requires improvement. Shown as issued, never blended with Google ratings.Full-day feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
Mt Dandenong PreschoolMount Dandenong
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Meetingrated Dec 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported33-

Kilsyth

about 3 km · 7 centres
Childcare centres in Kilsyth
CentreNQS ratingiThe National Quality Standard rating issued by the state regulator after assessment. Exceeding sits above Meeting; Working Towards means the regulator requires improvement. Shown as issued, never blended with Google ratings.Full-day feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
Durham Road Daycare CentreKilsyth
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Apr 2025$174.51full dayFull88-
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Exceedingrated Aug 2024Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023$152full dayFull75-
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Meetingrated Mar 2025$168full dayVacancies72-
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Meetingrated Nov 2025Not publishedFee not publishedVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Apr 2025Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported28-

Mooroolbark

about 3.8 km · 14 centres
Childcare centres in Mooroolbark
CentreNQS ratingiThe National Quality Standard rating issued by the state regulator after assessment. Exceeding sits above Meeting; Working Towards means the regulator requires improvement. Shown as issued, never blended with Google ratings.Full-day feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
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Exceedingrated Jul 2024▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported44-
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Meetingrated Nov 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Mar 2026$170.09-$174.57full dayVacancies75-
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Exceedingrated Nov 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Meetingrated May 2026was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported29-
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Meetingrated Jul 2023Not publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported30-
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Meetingrated Dec 2023$182.10full dayVacancies90-
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Meetingrated Oct 2023$167.50full dayVacancies104-
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Exceedingrated May 2024▲ was Meeting$176full dayFull104-
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Exceedingrated Jul 2025▲ was MeetingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported55-
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Exceedingrated Feb 2024$168.62full dayFull38-
Nought To TotsMooroolbark
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessedNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported--
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Meetingrated Jul 2026was ExceedingNot publishedFee not publishedNot reportedVacancy not reported25-
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Not yet assessedNQS not yet assessed$178.50full dayVacancies127-

Other care in Montrose

outside school hours & family day care
Other care in Montrose
CentreNQS ratingiThe National Quality Standard rating issued by the state regulator after assessment. Exceeding sits above Meeting; Working Towards means the regulator requires improvement. Shown as issued, never blended with Google ratings.Full-day feeVacanciesiAs reported to the government's Starting Blocks service by each provider. Services update their own status, so confirm directly before visiting.PlacesGoogle
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Meetingrated Aug 2025$110.50full dayVacancies30-
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Meetingrated Aug 2026$81.15full dayFull61-
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Meetingrated Feb 2025was Exceeding$83.08full dayFull60-

Questions

real numbers, as held

How much does childcare cost in Montrose?

The median published full-day fee in Montrose is $177, with published full-day fees running $171.77 to $183.80. Fees are as published by each provider and are before Child Care Subsidy.

Which childcare centres near Montrose have vacancies?

7 of the 13 centres reporting near Montrose currently report vacancies. The table above shows each centre's last reported position.

What is the highest-rated childcare near Montrose?

7 of the assessed centres near Montrose hold an Exceeding or Excellent NQS rating from the regulator. Ratings are shown per centre above, as issued under the National Quality Framework.